In The News Newsroom > In The News > Transportation News Print Transportation News Latest Headlines The top transportation news stories, updated daily and kept on this page for one week. Amtrak proposes slashing funding to fix the aging Northeast Corridor NJ.com, 6/17/2025 (Paywall) N.J. officials challenge cost of I-80 Delaware Water Gap projects NJ.com, 06/17/2025 - NJTPA Mention After sinkholes, legislators weigh structural tests to prevent more mine damage New Jersey Monitor 06/16/2025 Faulty Jersey Shore drawbridge to be replaced in 2028 NJ.com, 06/16/2025 Why NJ Transit’s new labor contract with its engineers won’t hit your wallet nj.com 06/15/2025 Newark Airport access project breaks ground, will cut travel time to 9 minutes NJ.com 06/14/2025 Regional Roundup A roundup of transportation news from daily, weekly and online outlets. Passaic County Commissioner John Bartlett Elected to National Regional Planning Board tapinto.net 06/12/2025 NJTPA MENTION PATERSON, NJ - Passaic County Commissioner John Bartlett has been elected to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC), the organization announced this week during its national conference in Seattle, Washington I-80 Lanes Reopening Ahead Of Schedule, DOT Says msn.com 06/12/2025 MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Lanes on I-80 are expected to fully open up ahead of schedule, the NJ Department of Transportation announced. Red Bank Planning Board Approves Train Station Redevelopment Project tapinto.net 06/12/2025 RED BANK, NJ: The Planning Board officially approved the much-debated Train Station Redevelopment Project, marking a major milestone in the borough’s long-term vision for revitalization. NJ Transit Rolls Out Discounts For The Summer patch.com 06/12/2025 NEW JERSEY - There are plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the summer months around the Garden State, and NJ Transit is trying to help them be a little cooler on your wallet. The agency is offering a host of different warm-weather deals to save customers money while going on their next adventure. Using the NJ Transit mobile app, riders can enter special promo codes for trips to the beach, Monmouth Racetrack and more. Encouraging news for long-awaited Route 206 project in Hillsborough MyCentralJersey.com, 06/11/2025 - The Route 206 widening project from Doctor's Way to Camplain Road may be completed by November 2026. NJ Transit engineers approve 7-year contract after strike NJBIZ.com, 06/10/2025 - A new collective bargaining agreement between NJ Transit and the engineers union Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen took the next step forward June 10. Traffic safety upgrades completed at one of Woodbridge's busiest intersections MyCentralJersey.com 06/09/2025 - On June 5 township and county officials celebrated the completion of upgrades at the intersection of Oak Tree Road, Plymouth Drive and Magnolia Road which include a modernized traffic signal with dedicated left-turn slots, striping, video detection, Accessible Pedestrian Signals, ADA-compliant curb ramps and sidewalks and about 1,000 feet of roadway improvements designed to protect pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. Essex County completes $4 million Bloomfield Avenue bridge replacement in West Caldwell nj.com 06/09/2025 Essex County has finished a $4 million project to replace the aging Bloomfield Avenue Bridge in West Caldwell, a critical infrastructure improvement on one of the county’s busiest thoroughfares. NJ Transit advances Northern Rail Maintenance of Way facility project transportationtodaynews.com 06/09/2025 Qualifications for its efforts to forward the Northern Rail Maintenance-of-Way (MOW) facility project. Somerset County Announces Trails Grant Program to Support Recreational Needs of Residents tapinto.net 06/09/2025 The Somerset County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the launch of the Somerset County Trails Grant Program. This new initiative was created to provide municipalities, particularly those with limited remaining land for preservation, an opportunity to benefit from their contributions to the County’s Open Space Preservation Trust Fund. First phase of NJ entrance to new Gateway project rail tunnel should be done by fall northjersey.com 06/09/2025 One of the first construction projects associated with the $16 billion Gateway rail tunnel project beneath the Hudson River — the Tonnelle Avenue overpass and relocation of the utilities in North Bergen — is expected to be completed in October, Gateway Development Commission CEO Thomas Prendergast said Monday. Why is the Garden State Parkway 55 mph in some spots and 65 mph in others? NorthJersey 06/09/2025 - Drivers on the majority of the Parkway will see maximum posted speeds of 65 mph, according to state law. There are two main spots where the limit drops to 55 mph: a portion of approximately 40 miles between Paramus and Sayreville, and another 5-mile stretch in Toms River. Newark Airport flights are reduced through 2025 to smooth out delays, FAA says Gothamist 06/08/2025 - Starting June 16 and lasting through Oct. 25, arrivals and departures will generally be limited to 34 each per hour, according to a Federal Aviation Administration order. And on weekends from Sept. 1 through Dec. 31, they will be capped at 28 each per hour to accommodate construction on an airport runway. News Archive Get the weekly Regional Roundup of news sent to you by subscribing to the NJTPA E-list. Research Transfers Some recent research postings from InTransition magazine. Transit Ridership Back to 85% of Pre-Pandemic Levels Transit Ridership Back to 85% of Pre-Pandemic LevelsxTransit agencies delivered 7.7 billion passenger trips in the United States last year, 491 million more – almost 7 percent – than 2023 and reaching 85 percent of pre-pandemic levels. Level Boarding, Electrification Could Super Charge Rail Universal level boarding and electrification could reduce dead time at each train stop, adding up to time savings across intercity as well as commuter rail lines that rival driving or air travel. 'Donut Effect' of WFH Impacts Large Cities Remote work has dispersed economic activity away from city centers, according to researchers who dubbed the phenomenon, the "Donut Effect." Issues & Insights A list of links to recent articles, reports and announcements relating to transportation policy, legislation and research. We Mapped Fast EV Charging Ports Across Rural America. Here’s What We Found. The Daily Yonder, June 16, 2025 - Analysts tracking the buildout of EV infrastructure say there is an "emerging charging divide" between rural and urban areas. Where Public Transit Systems Are Bouncing Back Around the World Bloomberg CityLab, June 5, 2025 - One hopeful trend seen in transit systems around the world is that weekend trips have recovered better than weekdays, making up for some of the loss in commuters. The cities that have succeeded most with this strategy offer frequent and reliable service for work and non-work trips alike. Amtrak plans first 1-seat train ride between Long Island and mainland U.S. Gothamist, June 4, 2025 - A one-seat ride between the Garden State and Long Island has evaded transportation planners since 1910, when Penn Station opened along with new rail tunnels beneath the Hudson and East rivers. Riders who want to travel between the two locales have ever since been forced to switch trains at Penn Station. Deep cuts to bus and rail services loom across big cities, small towns Stateline, May 8, 2025 - Public transit systems in major cities including Chicago, Dallas and San Francisco face the potential of deep service cuts without more funding. But the problems also extend to smaller systems that connect people in rural America and smaller cities. US House Republicans drop federal $20 vehicle registration fee, back $250 EV fee Reuters, April 30, 2025 - U.S. House Republicans on Wednesday advanced a new $250 annual fee on electric cars but dropped a $20 federal yearly registration fee on all vehicles starting in 2031 to fund road repairs as part of a tax reform bill under consideration. The bill also includes a $100 fee on hybrids. Read More...